#VU54246 Out-of-bounds write in Intel Graphics Driver for Windows and Intel Graphics Driver for Linux - CVE-2020-12386

Vulnerability identifier: #VU54246

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12386

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Intel Graphics Driver for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
Intel Graphics Driver for Linux
Hardware solutions / Drivers

Vendor: Intel

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A local user can run a specially crafted program to trigger an out-of-bounds write error and crash the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Intel Graphics Driver for Windows: before 15.36.39.5143, 15.36.39.5143

Intel Graphics Driver for Linux: before 15.36.39.5143

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External links
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00438.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.